When will Kenshi 2 be released in some form? Early access or full release counts.

Context:

Kenshi is a sandbox RPG released in 2018. Kenshi 2, the sequel, has been in-development since it's release, with very sparse news in that time, and no officially projected release date.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

Kenshi on Steam

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.